From the West:  Rt. 753 is approximately 10 miles east of downtown Hillsboro on Rt. 50. Watch for a sign that says “Fort Hill, Rocky Fork” (reflective brown sign) and soon after that a flashing yellow light at the junction of Rt. 50 and Rt. 753. The Rocky Fork Truck Stop will be on the far right corner. (If you get to the village of Rainsboro you’ve gone too far.) Turn right onto Rt. 753 (south). Skip down now to Directions "Going South on 753."

 

From the East: Take Route 50 West out of Chillicothe. After approximately 20 miles outside of  Chillicothe you will pass through the town of Bainbridge. Set your odometer at the first traffic light in Bainbridge (the Dairy Queen). SR 753 is 9.6 miles after this light. Before you reach 753 you will pass through the village of Rainsboro and you will 753 North in the middle of town. Don't turn here, you want 753 SOUTH. A mile outside of Rainsboro you will see the flashing yellow light of Rt. 753 (south). The Rocky Fork Truckstop will be on corner on your left. Turn left here.  Skip down now to Directions "Going South on 753."

 

Going South on 753:  When you make the turn, set your odometer to zero. It is exactly 3.0 miles  to Ravenwood. In the first few miles you will pass three roads going off to your right: the first is North Shore Drive, next, McCoppin Mill, and lastly Sam's Road. After Sam's Road you will enter an area with houses on 5-10 acre lots on your left.  You are getting very close now, so begin to slow down. The last house on the left, before you cross over the Rocky Fork bridge, is Ravenwood. It is signed on both ends of the u-shaped driveway and is framed with a long row of cedars trees. Ravenwood is a cream colored country house with a Victorian wrap around porch.  

 

From Ravenwood to the Appalachian Forest Museum: The fastest way to is as follows: Turn right on 753 out of Ravenwood and take it back up to Highway 50. Turn right. Drive through Rainsboro. Four miles later you will cross the bridge over the Rocky Fork Creek. Immediately afterward turn right on Cave Road. The Appalachian Forest Museum will be one mile down the road. You'll see the gatehouse and museum on your right.

 

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